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July 8, 2026

Mid/Senior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law

Labor & EmploymentCounseling
Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie

New York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago

Mid/Senior-Level Global Employment & Labor Law

Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzieNew York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Counseling

PQE

4-6 years

Locations

New York City, New York | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate Attorney role within a Global Employment & Labor Law practice.
  • Seeking candidates with 4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Position available in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, or Palo Alto.
  • Advise multinational clients on US and cross-border employment and labor law issues.
  • Work includes supporting global operations on matters such as international expansion, global workforce management, M&A, and restructuring.
  • Requires significant experience in employment counseling, transactional employment law, and international employment law.
  • Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the Bar in the state of employment.
  • Strong academic credentials from a top law school and top-tier law firm experience in employment are highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills are essential.
  • Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse members.
  • Annual base compensation ranges from $310,000 to $390,000 for California, Illinois, or New York offices, with individual pay determined by location, skills, and experience.
  • The position is bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Todd joined Baker McKenzie's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Kate reached out to me initially on a position I ultimately decided not to apply for, but we continued to stay in touch. I waffled on whether to make a move for several months. Kate was a sounding board for what other possibilities there were and helped me drill down on what was important in my next role. She was great about returning texts, emails, and calls, and she would get in contact immediately if she saw something she believed would be a good fit. Kate also helped me prepare for interviews and put my best foot forward. Once the offer came she gave an honest assessment on what was worth negotiating and how to do it— a huge value add for someone who is early in their career. Kate spent months talking with me before we found the right thing. She isn’t transactional, but rather invested in individuals she sees potential in and truly wants the right fit for them. Especially as someone young, first gen, and of the COVID law school generation navigating the challenging legal market, having someone to prep you and give the extra edge in interviews took a lot of stress out of the process and allowed me to focus on fit. Kate’s knowledge of different teams and working styles also helped me to feel confident in my decision to move after landing the offer. I couldn’t recommend her more!

    Baker McKenzie

    Taylor Todd

    Baker McKenzie • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Manda McElrath joined Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office.

    Priya is absolutely amazing, and I am so happy I chose her as the recruiter to work with throughout my lateral move. Priya played a key role in helping me successfully transition from a regional, mid-sized firm to Big Law, offering thoughtful guidance, candid advice, and constant support (even when she was technically on vacation). From coordinating a barrage of interviews to offering a kind ear when things got overwhelming, she was incredibly helpful, reliable, and truly went the extra mile at every stage of the process.

    Baker McKenzie

    Manda McElrath

    Baker McKenzie • Palo Alto
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jenny Swan Clearman

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Emily C. joined Baker McKenzie's Silicon Valley office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I cannot recommend Jenny enough. I had the pleasure of working with her during my recent job search. From our first conversation, it was clear that Jenny stood out from other recruiters I had met. She carefully listened to my career goals, and she only presented opportunities that aligned well with my needs. Jenny was incredibly supportive throughout my job search process, offering her resources, industry knowledge, and personalized guidance. I really appreciated her attention to detail, care, and patience, and I’m grateful for her help in bringing me to the next stage in my career.

    Baker McKenzie

    Emily C.

    Baker McKenzie • Silicon Valley

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Todd joined Baker McKenzie's San Francisco office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Kate reached out to me initially on a position I ultimately decided not to apply for, but we continued to stay in touch. I waffled on whether to make a move for several months. Kate was a sounding board for what other possibilities there were and helped me drill down on what was important in my next role. She was great about returning texts, emails, and calls, and she would get in contact immediately if she saw something she believed would be a good fit. Kate also helped me prepare for interviews and put my best foot forward. Once the offer came she gave an honest assessment on what was worth negotiating and how to do it— a huge value add for someone who is early in their career. Kate spent months talking with me before we found the right thing. She isn’t transactional, but rather invested in individuals she sees potential in and truly wants the right fit for them. Especially as someone young, first gen, and of the COVID law school generation navigating the challenging legal market, having someone to prep you and give the extra edge in interviews took a lot of stress out of the process and allowed me to focus on fit. Kate’s knowledge of different teams and working styles also helped me to feel confident in my decision to move after landing the offer. I couldn’t recommend her more!

    Baker McKenzie

    Taylor Todd

    Baker McKenzie • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Manda McElrath joined Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office.

    Priya is absolutely amazing, and I am so happy I chose her as the recruiter to work with throughout my lateral move. Priya played a key role in helping me successfully transition from a regional, mid-sized firm to Big Law, offering thoughtful guidance, candid advice, and constant support (even when she was technically on vacation). From coordinating a barrage of interviews to offering a kind ear when things got overwhelming, she was incredibly helpful, reliable, and truly went the extra mile at every stage of the process.

    Baker McKenzie

    Manda McElrath

    Baker McKenzie • Palo Alto
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jenny Swan Clearman

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Emily C. joined Baker McKenzie's Silicon Valley office in the Intellectual Property group.

    I cannot recommend Jenny enough. I had the pleasure of working with her during my recent job search. From our first conversation, it was clear that Jenny stood out from other recruiters I had met. She carefully listened to my career goals, and she only presented opportunities that aligned well with my needs. Jenny was incredibly supportive throughout my job search process, offering her resources, industry knowledge, and personalized guidance. I really appreciated her attention to detail, care, and patience, and I’m grateful for her help in bringing me to the next stage in my career.

    Baker McKenzie

    Emily C.

    Baker McKenzie • Silicon Valley